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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Organizations: Kingfisher Lake First Nation
Kingfisher Lake First Nation - Band Office
Kingfisher Lake First Nation - Swanson Mekanak Memorial Health Centre
Description of Services: Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with problematic alcohol and substance use and gambling issues
  • Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required
  • Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon request
Prevention
  • Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol and substance use and gambling issues
  • Holds educational sessions in schools
  • Coordinates cultural and spiritual events
Intervention
  • Facilitates recreational activities and social events
  • Provides individual and group discussions
  • Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings
Aftercare Services
Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and substance use from reoccurring:
  • Counselling, sharing circles and support groups
  • Regular phone calls and home visits
  • Referrals to band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Kingfisher Lake First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-532-2065
Fax: 807-532-2063
Website: www.kingfisherlake.ca
Address: c/o c/o Health Services
PO Box 94 c/o Health Services
Kingfisher Lake, ON
P0V 1Z0
Street
Address:
Swanson Mekanak Memorial Health Centre Water St
Kingfisher Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Swanson Mekanak Memorial Health Centre is located along Water St in Kingfisher Lake First Nation
  • Situated across the road from the Kingfisher Lake Police Station
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Contacts: Mary Lou Winter - Health Director
marylouw@kingfisherlake.ca

 
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